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What is Kodi?

In case you didn't know, Kodi is designed to run on computers and home servers connected to TVs – however, recent products mean it is now possible to run the software on selected tablets and smartphones too.

Kodi is not held back by licensing or a curated app store, so it lets you download a range of community-made apps, and watch whatever you like.

Most of the add-ons listed in this article are available from the Kodi Add-on Repository – where you will also find guides on how to install them.

So here's a list of legal Kodi add-ons and the ones you should avoid:

Filmon TV

The Filmon TV add-on gives you access to a wide range of UK-based channels.

It also has a selection of on-demand films, sporting events and shows, and in the premium version you get even more options.

BBC iPlayer

iPlayer gives Kodi-users access to TV and radio broadcasts, just a few hours after they are broadcast on the BBC.

You can use the service to catch up on everything from the recent Sherlock series to Match of the Day.

The add-on is free to download, however you need a TV licence.

Plex

Plex acts as a media server, compiling content from your computer at home – including video, music and pictures – into a user-friendly interface.

Essentially, it turns your computer files into an easy-to-use service like Netflix.

SoundCloud

If you want to stream music, then SoundCloud is a good bet.

You can stream music from an array of musicians around the world for free, or pay £9.99 a month to listen without ads.

SoundCloud also allows you to listen to podcasts.

YouTube

This app should be on every Kodi-users list.

You can catch up on anything you want on the world's most popular video-sharing website – from the official Premier League channel to clips from your favourite shows.